Durham, North Carolina to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

791.8 miles 1274.2 km · straight line
950.1 miles estimated 1529 km · driving distance
19h 7min estimated drive time
$91 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Monroe, Louisiana is 791.8 miles (1274.2 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located WSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.1 miles, taking about 19h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Monroe, Louisiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 7min $91 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 56min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 51min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients